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Sweet Apricot Candy Recipe

I first made this recipe for a ladies Christmas luncheon where it received rave reviews. Now it's a favorite with my family, too. I suggest presenting the divinity-like candies in pretty paper candy cups.—Loraine Meyer, Bend, Oregon

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chillingYIELD:64 servings

Sweet Apricot Candy Recipe

I first made this recipe for a ladies Christmas luncheon where it received rave reviews. Now it's a favorite with my family, too. I suggest presenting the divinity-like candies in pretty paper candy cups.—Loraine Meyer, Bend, Oregon

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chillingYIELD:64 servings

Ingredients

1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme

1 tablespoon butter, softened

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel

3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided

1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots

1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions

1.In a large bowl, combine the marshmallow creme, butter, vanilla, salt and orange peel; beat until well blended. Gradually add 2 cups confectioners' sugar; beat until combined (mixture will be stiff). By hand, knead in the apricots, pecans and enough remaining confectioners' sugar to make a very stiff mixture.